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Do I need to worry about my visa status when verifying my phone number for Bangkok Bank?

Aug 1, 2025
2 days ago
Toni *******
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Just came to my mind, about bank accounts. Bangkok bank started sending messages to customers they need to vwrify their info, early this year.

First, I went to bangkok bank, and since my phone number was same as when i opened my account long time ago with visa exempt, they told me everything ok but i needed to go truemove to identify myself.

Just now, having a conversation elsewhere, I just realized bangkok bank wasnt interested in my visa, they asked nothing about it, only told me i need to verify my number with the operator (picture, address and maybe something else i dont remember).

So be cool, they are not interested in your visa type if you already have an account with them.

Peace out 😘
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion highlights a recent requirement by Bangkok Bank for existing customers to verify their phone numbers, without any inquiries about their visa status. Multiple users confirmed that the verification process involved presenting identification at the operator and was solely focused on confirming phone number details.
Ian **********
I kept getting text messages from AIS about account identification, so I went to the shop with ID, and they took a picture of my passport and of me. So I'm ready if Bangkok Bank call me in. Last year, a large number of unregistered phone SIMs were cancelled. My Thai girlfriend had to get her SIM reactivated.
Johan **************
Yes, it was the same for me. Just had to get a paper from ais and bring it to the bangkok bank branch with my passport and a few hours later everything was working again.
George *********
@Johan *************
my experience exactly...no mention of visa, and up and running again within hours
Toni *******
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Found my screenshot about what it was all about. Not about visa, about phone number only.